Best Hanoi Shore Excursions: Our Top 4

1.Shore Excursion Discovery Hanoi City from HaLong Bay Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $139Our pick

Review of a private Hanoi shore excursion from Ha Long Port, with historic sights, Old Quarter walks, lunch, transport, guides, and practical tips.

“We enjoyed our tour with Lin in Hanoi. She was very sweet and conscientious. The library of literature and education was a highlight as was seeing the horror of the Hanoi Hilton. We shared a pho lunch that was very good . The train street was Read more”

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2.Shore Excursion: Wonderful Heritage Day Cruise at Halong Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $79Best value

Review of Halong Bay’s 7.5-hour cruise excursion from Hanoi, with port transfers, cave visits, kayaking, lunch, guides, crowds, and value.

“The pearl farm was fascinating. The explanation and demonstrations were really good. The other parts of the tour were somewhat soured by too many tourists and boats in the same places. The plastic pollution is a big problem.”

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3.Hanoi Airport Pickup (Private rides from Airport to Hanoi Hotels)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews

Review of Hanoi airport pickup: private 35 to 40-minute rides, clear meeting points, fixed pricing, vehicle tips, and booking advice.

“We had a party of 5 and the vehicle was so small that we couldn't get all our luggage in. Which was 5 regular bags and 5 carry on. Plus the 5th seat was a fold up seat in the back. We had to rent a taxi to accommodate all of us.”

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4.A Day in Paradise: Halong Bay Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $120

Review of Halong Bay’s 4-hour shore excursion from Hanoi, with caves, a cruise, lunch, guide service, price, and practical booking advice.

“Florence was waiting with a sign at the cruise terminal for me and my wife as we arrived. She was such a wonderful, happy and knowledgeable guide who spoke very good English, making our trip with her such a delight. She took us direRead more”

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